Bonner weekend - Dad's visit

The Eagle Scout

Bored at work?

Much like when I was younger, I spent a good part of the day rearranging things at work. This just reinforces the lack of work I actually have at my job and the true potential that is being forfeited. Anyway, my parents never really knew what to expect after leaving me to my own devices during summer vacations. A good day involved switching around my bedroom furniture, "thinning" my stuff (creating bags of things to give/throw away), and a trip to Metzger's to buy paint. Oh yes, I painted rooms in the house without asking. Thankfully I wasn't half bad at it, so they didn't get furious. Actually, they were much more upset when I spilled pink nail polish on the pink carpet in my bedroom. I attribute this to design shows such as the one with Lynette Jennings. Anyone remember that show? Trading Spaces and Candice Olsen were also favorites. So, today was just fine. After spending the first part of the day processing payments and orders, I set to rearranging and cleaning the lobby. I re-framed and repositioned pictures and posters, dusted off our pathetic silk plants (seriously dorky), and moved the furniture. I really wish that I could redo the whole office! We are about to have several rounds of interviews for multiple positions, so I felt that the time spent was justified.

Praise the Lord! He's Alive!

Today's the day You shook my unbelief.
It happened suddenly when You left behind the tree.
No words express the life You give
Or my thankfulness for the Son you sent.

The Word that writes my name on His heart
Breathed His last for my sake.
My worth was insignificant from where I stood,
But Your desire shows it great.

Today's the day You took my unbelief.
You opened my heart so I could truly see.
I sat, I begged, I hoped for Your coming,
And You sanctified me with Your loving.

The World seems not to understand who You are
Or what You do for lives like mine.
Standing, gaping, wondering at the change in me,
They watch me follow and leave it all behind.

Today's the day I live with full belief.
Doubts filled my days until I could see
You alive, full of love in front of me.
Today's the day You made me believe.

J. Gardner Bonner
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Jennifer and I worked late nights all week long to help our church put on a program that commemorates the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. We were continually reminded of the glory of Christ, His power to make the impossible happen, and how blessed we are to have a Savior who loves us. It is not by works that we are saved but by Grace that continues to shine, causing us to fall on our faces, desiring to be fully immersed and bathed in the Lord. Coming to Jesus, receiving Him, is like gaining the ability to see; I pray that the excitement and zeal that filled me the day I came to call Christ my own continues to exude so the World sees who reigns in my life. The Resurrection is real, and we want all to know of God's desire to have you at His side in the coming Kingdom. Do you believe? Glory to God in the Highest! Praise Him, all nations! Jesus is alive, and you are worth all of the pain He suffered in your place; please leave your sins at the foot of the cross and follow Jesus.

Weekend Fun

Last weekend was pretty eventful for us. Johnathan (Jack) was finishing up his spring break and I took Friday off. We had tickets to the Blazers v. Suns game and decided to spend the night in Portland. The game was an important playoff determining meeting and the atmosphere was crazy. Jack is a long time Suns fan and I share his like for the team. We've made sure to see them wherever we've lived. When the Hornets played in OKC we watched the Suns. We even traveled to see them when they played in Dallas. So, Jack was no too happy when I declared, "I am going to be a Blazers fan tonight." I have dutifully worn purple and orange to every game, before the Suns traded away the players I liked, switched coaches and 'hired' Shaq. We came to Oregon at a great time for the Blazers, a rebuilding time of forging a new positive image. Both of us have been thrilled to be close to a NBA team. The exciting, youthful Blazers are so fun to watch and I have really gotten to be familiar with the players. You can look up the outcome of the game. Let's just say that one of us was happy.


After the game we spent a wonderful night at the Governor Hotel. We woke up next morning an leisurely strolled downstairs to Jake's for breakfast. We had a window table that was perfect for people watching. We ate our fill (it was really good!) and spent some time reading the paper. We stopped in an visited Dawn at her building downtown. The rest of the day was filled with an alwasys pleasing Powell's trip, a streetcar ride, a jaunt down 23rd, and gelato. I bought a felt hat at the Dapper Cap. What do you think?

We finished off the day by watching Oklahoma beat Syracuse. What a grand day! Those of you who are following the NCAA tourney know that OU then lost on Sunday. The OU women are still going strong though!! Final Four bound!